Illini and Tar Heels Set for NCAA Title Clash
Illinois pride centers on unselfish play and a 72-57 semifinal win that matched the sport’s elite single-season win marks. North Carolina relies on star power led by Sean May and a deep NBA-talent bench as the final approaches.
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Spartans Rally Past Tennessee To Reach Final Four
Michigan State erased a 16 point second half deficit to upset Tennessee 68-64 in Indianapolis. Victoria Lucas-Perry and Kristin Haynie sparked the rally, Kel li Roehrig finished with a go ahead layup and Lucas Perry assisted for the final basket as MSU stunned the Lady Vols for a shot at Baylor.
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Mickelson tightens BellSouth bid before Masters
Mickelson shoots 7-under 65 to move within a stroke of leader Scott McCarron entering the final round of the rain delayed BellSouth Classic in Duluth Georgia. McCarron sits 6-under 138. Mickelson teed off with a 74 on Friday rain hit rounds. The field, missing Woods Singh and Els, adapts to cooler winds as Mickelson eyes Augusta like preparation.
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Baylor to meet Michigan State in NCAA title game
Baylor tops LSU 68 57 in a Final Four upset to reach the national championship game. So phia Young led with 21 points, supported by Emily Niemann and Abiola Wabara as the 32 3 Lady Bears erased an early LSU lead and extended a 19 game winning streak into Tuesday night showdown with Michigan State.
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Sox opener in Yankee Stadium feels like October
Boston captain Jason Varitek said the club has added confidence and that the ultimate trump card is gone as New York unveils its $200 million team. Torre noted the teams are evenly matched and optimistic about pitching changes. Yankees slugger Jason Giambi, facing past steroids questions, received a warm welcome as fans braved a gray April day outside Yankee Stadium.
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Sean May Follows Family Blueprint To Shine For North Carolina
In Bloomington May recalls pressure from IU roots and chooses North Carolina after Dad Scott May and brother followed Indiana. A foot injury slowed freshman year but Roy Williams energizes him. After a 22 point seven rebound game against Michigan State May aims to close the loop and honor his father. Tom Archdeacon reports.
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Harvick finally breaks winless streak at Bristol race
Kevin Harvick drives Richard Childress Racing to a Bristol victory, ending a 55-race drought in the Food City 500. Crew chief Todd Berrier's Las Vegas cheating suspension and a denied appeal framed a tense buildup as team owner Richard Childress coached from the pit box for solidarity.
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